I have been suffering from PN for about 3 years. Onset was gradual. I had a surfing accident and did not tend to the injury immediately, cut above my back of heel below the ankle. The ER physician said because I did come in right away he would not stitch the cut which in any case was not very large or deep. He had me on antibiotics and my regular physician put me on an additional antibiotics. My limping caused me foot pain and then soon followed this additional misery. I was placed on Lyrica as my doctor said I had nerve damage the way I described the numbness and tingling in my toes and feet although mostly in my outer toes of both feet. Lyrica was giving me nightmares so a sports medicine doctor put me on neuronton . My X-rays were deemed normal of my spine. I have also seen a podiatrist and PT. nothing has really helped. This is not so much pain as more of a discomfort or irritation although there is heel pain if put direct weight on my left foot which was the injured one. Shoe inserts have helped and have even been able to resume surfing with a added insert in my surf booty. But I notice from favoring my left leg it has weakened and have difficulty getting to my feet quickly when on my board which is essential in the sport. I am often caught in a semi prone stance , one knee up and one down which not an ideal way to ride a surfboard, maybe a boogie board this is acceptable. But for now, this about the best I can do.